Content on this page requires a newer version of Adobe Flash Player.

Flat feet-Certain muscles overwork to hold and stabilize the foot and cause contractures of toes

High arch feet- Same concept of flat feet with muscles overworking in a stabilizing manner

Aggravated by improper fitting shoe gear shoe gear

Often seen in conjunction with deformities such as bunions

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS:

Pain in closed shoes

Knuckles of the toes are prominent

Redness and swelling over the toe knuckle

Toes start to overlap each other

Hard skin over the toe

TREATMENT:

Wider shoes with high toe box(taller at front of shoe)

Orthotic to balance out the low arch or high arch foot- this helps to reduce the muscles' overload and pulling on the toes- this has benefit to not only prevent the contractures from worsening, but also to prevent recurrence after surgery, if performed

Surgical straightening of the toes to allow comfort when wearing closed shoes